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Robson and McClaren saddened by Venables news

Manchester United legend Robson, who coached alongside Venables with England and Middlesbrough, paid tribute to his friend and former colleague as “someone who lived life with a smile on his face.”

Robson said: “Terry was a brilliant coach to work with and I learned so much from him. He was very good tactically, but also a great motivator and communicator.

“I first worked with him as a player when he was coaching with England Under-21s under Dave Sexton and they were both a great support to me when I broke my leg in my early years at West Brom.